You have assisted the patient in taking one of his nitroglycerin tablets. Five minutes later, you note the blood pressure is 108/74 mmHg. To determine if the nitroglycerin has affected the blood pressure, the EMT should:

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Comparing the current blood pressure reading to the baseline blood pressure taken before administering the nitroglycerin is the correct method to determine if the medication has affected the patient's blood pressure. This comparison provides a direct measure of the medication's impact on the patient.

You Have Assisted the Patient in Taking One of His